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The Afterlife Story Excerpts
The Ghosts of Hawaii
In the distance the sound of primitive drums erupts through the air as a foul and musky odor rolls over the sea breeze. The only warning for stragglers lingering in the nearby distance is the sound of a conch shell being blown into and the dim flicker of torches illuminating the distance. Roaming the entire coast of the island of Hawaii, their procession consists of recited chants as[...]
Sojourn in the Summerlands
"Merry meet, so sad to part - but merry meet again - in the Summerland, Valhalla; the Blessed Isles - and perhaps back here among the living." Wiccan Passage, derived from the Wiccan Rede.Some people believe in a utopia in the sky - that mystical place of Nirvana. It's the embodiment of tranquility and peace, and it goes by many names; Arcadia, Zion, Canaan, Elysium, Heaven. However,[...]
Obon Festival in Japan Remembers Ancestors
In Japanese Buddhist tradition, people believe their ancestors' souls come back to their homes and reunite with their family during Obon. In most regions of Japan, the Obon Festival lasts for three days and is celebrated around August 15th, according to the lunar calendar.The families prepare altars for the deceased and place a variety of food offerings such as fruits and vegetables out[...]
The Girl in Blue; Unknown But Not Forgotten
Whether it be Portugal, Norway, Brazil, Japan, Czech Republic or the Philippines, every country and every city has a local legend. Whether it be the Japanese Yurei, the medieval legend of the White Lady or a folktale as popular as Resurrection Mary, these legends have long survived their years as iconic legends and have grown to become part of a cities history, including the tale of the[...]
Is There Life after Life?
The topic of death is one that is unsettling to many but what of those who have fallen into the grasp of death only to return with an enlightened outlook? These people have experienced the phenomena known as a Near Death Experience (NDE). A NDE is a mysterious psychological event that can occur when someone is close to death or in a state of emotional crisis.People have been reporting[...]
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